About me.

A woman with light blue glasses and headphones smiling at a small, light brown puppy with a darker snout, which is nuzzling her chin.

I’m Bel, an Australian artist with a soft spot for the odd, the sweet, and the slightly feral. My art practice has been a lifelong adventure—full of twists, turns, and travels—and these days I’m following a simple idea: to paint animals (and, sometimes, beastie people) in a way that feels carefree, a little wild, and genuinely fun. Kind of ugly, but cute. I painted my first pet portrait for my Mum when I was 15, and the pure joy it gave her really stuck with me. I hope that everyone who come in contact with a Beastie portrait breaks a smile.

Each Beastie portrait is painted by me in my home studio with Frankie the Chihuahua and Loki the big’ol biting cat. I work in small studio bursts, so spaces are limited, but that’s part of the charm. These artworks are one-off companions designed to light up a room—handmade with love and care, posted to your door, and ready to frame (or keep raw and gorgeous).

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A framed painting of a Boston Terrier dog with the name 'HARRY' on a turquoise background, placed on a wooden sideboard. To the left, there is a standing lamp with a woven shade, casting a shadow on the wall. To the right, there is a glass jar with a rope handle and a green glass container.

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